A shortcut to Rovno Gubernya A shortcut to Rovno Gubernya

In Candide this spring, the old lady will be Patricia Racette. She will sing the role of the Old Lady.

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Mourning glory Mourning glory

I can think of no other role that provides the most unique promise of humiliation, and consequently the most opportunity for glory.

By on December 06, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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“It’s a return!” “It’s a return!”

“Patricia Racette will add a new role to her Met repertory as the title character in all performances of Strauss’s Salome this season…”

By on November 07, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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And boy were her arms tired And boy were her arms tired

“15 Classical Musicians Who Are Out and Proud”

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The devil is in the details The devil is in the details

Certain operas are better in theory than practice.

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There is something I must do, there is something I must do There is something I must do, there is something I must do

Your Own La Cieca has emerged from semi-retirement to present the 2014 Pubie Awards.

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